Aiming at gradually developing and perfecting the task-based teaching method, the essay, with enlightment from the Krashen's Input Hypothesis, discusses some issues about input, output, activities and teacher's role...Aiming at gradually developing and perfecting the task-based teaching method, the essay, with enlightment from the Krashen's Input Hypothesis, discusses some issues about input, output, activities and teacher's role in this method.展开更多
Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare disease. It refers to a progressive disease process within the peritoneum which originates from the appendix or ovaries and is characterised by the production of copious amounts ...Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare disease. It refers to a progressive disease process within the peritoneum which originates from the appendix or ovaries and is characterised by the production of copious amounts of mucinous fluid resulting in a “jelly belly”. If untreated the condition is fatal. The traditional approach to PMP is based on repeated surgical debulking procedures, often associated with intraperitoneal or systemic chemotherapy. The natural history of this disease has been drastically modified since the introduction of a new surgical approach defined as a peritonectomy procedure. This paper is to review the literature on this treatment strategy.展开更多
The English News of CRI possesses many advantages such as abundance of information and being easily accessible for English learners within the mainland of China. Unfortunately, it has been ignored by most teachers of ...The English News of CRI possesses many advantages such as abundance of information and being easily accessible for English learners within the mainland of China. Unfortunately, it has been ignored by most teachers of English and students. Based on the input hypothesis, affective filter hypothesis and schemata theory, this paper probes the mode of CRI English assisting English teaching in college.展开更多
In this paper, a Robin problem for quasi-linear system is considered. Under the appropriate assumptions, the existence of solution for the problem is proved and the asymptotic behavior of the solution is studied using...In this paper, a Robin problem for quasi-linear system is considered. Under the appropriate assumptions, the existence of solution for the problem is proved and the asymptotic behavior of the solution is studied using the theory of differential inequalities.展开更多
Varying-coefficient models are a useful extension of classical linear model. They are widely applied to economics, biomedicine, epidemiology, and so on. There are extensive studies on them in the latest three decade y...Varying-coefficient models are a useful extension of classical linear model. They are widely applied to economics, biomedicine, epidemiology, and so on. There are extensive studies on them in the latest three decade years. In this paper, many of models related to varying-coefficient models are gathered up. All kinds of the estimation procedures and theory of hypothesis test on the varying-coefficients model are summarized. Prom my opinion, some aspects waiting to study are proposed.展开更多
A mechanical structure of space is suggested. On the supposition that a space as vacuum has a physical fine structure like continuum, it enables us to apply a continuum mechanics to the so-called "vacuum" of space. ...A mechanical structure of space is suggested. On the supposition that a space as vacuum has a physical fine structure like continuum, it enables us to apply a continuum mechanics to the so-called "vacuum" of space. A space is an infinite continuum and its structure is determined by Riemannian geometry. Assuming that space is an infmite continuum, the pressure field derived from the geometrical structure of space is newly obtained by applying both continuum mechanics and General Relativity to space. A fundamental concept of space-time is described that focuses on theoretically innate properties of space including strain and curvature. As a trial consideration, gravity can be explained as a pressure field induced by the curvature of space.展开更多
Objective: The aim of the study was to study the effect of the size and location of tumors on the normal lung dose-volume parameters for lung cancer. Methods: Three spheres with diameters of 2, 3 and 4 cm made of ti...Objective: The aim of the study was to study the effect of the size and location of tumors on the normal lung dose-volume parameters for lung cancer. Methods: Three spheres with diameters of 2, 3 and 4 cm made of tissue-equivalent materials used for simulating tumors were inserted into the upper lobe, middle lobe, lower lobe of the right lung, upper lobe, lower lobe of the left lung of the Rando phantom, respectively. Five-field simplified IMRT (slMRT) planning were designed. The prescribed dose was 60 Gy/2 Gy/30 f, 99% of the planning target volume received this dose. Dose-volume parameters of normal lung tissues including relative volume of lung receiving 〉 5, 10, 20, 30 and 50 Gy (V5, Vl0, V2o, V30, V50), and mean lung dose (MLD) were analyzed and compared. Results: For the dose-volume parameters, the diameter and the position of the tumor had a significant effect (P 〈 0.05). With the diameter expanding from 2 to 3 cm, the parameters associated with tumor lying in various lobes increased by a range between 3.83%-125.38%, while the parameters linked with tumors on different lobes increased by a range between 10.46%-51.46% with the diameter expanding from 3 to 4 cm. Conclusion: Location and size of sphere-like tumor have an obvious effect on dose-volume parameters. Knowing about the degree of influence will help oncologists and physicists better evaluate treatment planning, then the probability of radiation pneumonitis can be reduced.展开更多
The main purpose of this paper is to study the mean value properties of thesecond Smarandache pseudo-odd number sequence and pseudo-even number sequence, andgive some interesting asymptotic formula for them.
The inner flow field of a biogas plant can be optimized by agitating the feedstock to be evenly distributed for a rising biogas production rate. A hydraulic agitator can be installed in the digester with outlets far a...The inner flow field of a biogas plant can be optimized by agitating the feedstock to be evenly distributed for a rising biogas production rate. A hydraulic agitator can be installed in the digester with outlets far above the bottom. Hydraulic mixing is essential in a solid-liquid two-phase flow process, in which large solid particles can be found at the initial stage and turn to being high-concentration viscous liquid (non-Newtonian fluid). A 0.75 m3 digester was taken as a case study with CFD (computational fluid dynamics) software. The basic pattern was simulated by using water as the medium and the pattern of pseudo plastic fluid state was simulated by the Euler-Euler Model, then the effect of optimized design with bottom inflow and high dispersed outlets could be verified. Viewed from the mixing effects, the velocity of 0.6 m/s is better than l m/s for water medium, while 1 m/s better than 0.6 m/s for pseudo plastic fluid medium.展开更多
Cancer metastasis is the most important factor causing patients death. Cancer diseases will be controllable if metastasis does not happen. Concerning the mechanism of cancer metastasis, there are still many points to ...Cancer metastasis is the most important factor causing patients death. Cancer diseases will be controllable if metastasis does not happen. Concerning the mechanism of cancer metastasis, there are still many points to be clarified. Currently, the mechanism of cancer metastasis has been explained from several aspects of its biological behaviors. Here we briefly summarized some newly-developed metastasis models to provide a global glance at this topic.展开更多
Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) is a se- vere digestive syndrome characterized by derangement of gut propulsive motility which resembles mechanical obstruction, in the absence of any obstructive process. ...Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) is a se- vere digestive syndrome characterized by derangement of gut propulsive motility which resembles mechanical obstruction, in the absence of any obstructive process. Although uncommon in clinical practice, this syndrome represents one of the main causes of intestinal failure and is characterized by high morbidity and mortality. It may be idiopathic or secondary to a variety of diseases. Most cases are sporadic, even though familial forms with either dominant or recessive autosomal inheritance have been described. Based on histological features in- testinal pseudo-obstruction can be classified into three main categories:neuropathies, mesenchymopathies, and myopathies, according on the predominant involvement of enteric neurones, interstitial cells of Cajal or smooth muscle cells, respectively. Treatment of intestinal pseu- do-obstruction involves nutritional, pharmacological and surgical therapies, but it is often unsatisfactory and the long-term outcome is generally poor in the majority of cases.展开更多
In this paper, the classical economic order quantity (EOQ) inventory model assumption that all items of a certain product received from a supplier are of perfect quality is relaxed. Another basic assumption that the...In this paper, the classical economic order quantity (EOQ) inventory model assumption that all items of a certain product received from a supplier are of perfect quality is relaxed. Another basic assumption that the payment for the items is made at the beginning of the inventory cycle when they are received is also eased. We consider an inventory situation where items received from the supplier are of two types of quality, perfect and imperfect, and a short deferral in payment is allowed. The split between perfect and imperfect quality items is assumed to follow a known probability distribution. Both qualities of items have continuous demands, and items of imperfect quality are sold at a discount. A mathematical model is developed using the net present value of all cash flows involved in the inventory cycle. A numerical method for obtaining the optimal order quantity is presented, and the impact of the short-term financing is analyzed. An example is presented to validate the equations and illustrate the results.展开更多
This paper discusses how college English teaching can be carried out based on the output-driven hypothesis. It consists of three sections. Section one briefly describes the views of the output-driven hypothesis with r...This paper discusses how college English teaching can be carried out based on the output-driven hypothesis. It consists of three sections. Section one briefly describes the views of the output-driven hypothesis with relevant theoretical explanations. Section two further illustrates how such teaching practice can be conducted in terms of the teaching objectives, teaching procedures, and methods, and assessment focuses. Section three points out the potential challenges faced by university English teachers when the hypothesis is tested展开更多
In this paper, we proposed an anonymity scheme based on pseudonym where peers are motivated not to share their identity. Compared with precious scheme such as RuP (Reputation using Pseudonyms), our scheme can reduce...In this paper, we proposed an anonymity scheme based on pseudonym where peers are motivated not to share their identity. Compared with precious scheme such as RuP (Reputation using Pseudonyms), our scheme can reduce its overhead and minimize the trusted center's involvement.展开更多
Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical value of the video colposcopy in screening cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) in cytological negative and smooth cervices by optically gynecologica...Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical value of the video colposcopy in screening cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) in cytological negative and smooth cervices by optically gynecological examination. Methods: The 1050 women, whose cervices had been shown smooth and cytological negative by optical examine, were examined with electronic colposcopy in gynecological clinic, and biopsy was taken when the double abnormality of aceto-white epithelium and iodine negative, and other abnormal images were shown. A retrospective analysis of these cases was performed. Re. suits: (1) The 514 samples from 458 cases, including 458 samples of abnormal tissues under colposcopy and 56 samples of polyp or polypoid tumors by optically, were examined by biopsy. Among them, 68 samples were found to be CIN, including 11 cases of CINII/CINIII; (2) The 72 of 1050 cases showed the double-abnormality of aceto-white epithelium and iodine nega- tive. Among them, 64 cases were CIN determined by biopsy. And the positive predictive value of the double-abnormality of aceto-white epithelium and iodine negative under colposcopy was 88.9%, with a false negative rate of 3.3%; (3) Among 458 women examined by biopsy, only one of 350 samples from cervical polyp tissue was CIN (0.3%), while 67 of 164 samples from the tissues with abnormal colposcopic images were found to be CIN (40.9%), indicating the close relation between abnormal colposcopic findings and CIN; (4) The results of age-distribution analysis showed that, in the 164 cases with abnormal features under colposcopy, the incidence of double abnormality of aceto-white epithelium and iodine negative was higher in the age of sexual activity, just the same as the age distribution feature of CIN; while single abnormality of iodine negative appeared more in the age of over 50 years. Conclusion: Abnormal features displayed by colposcopy, especially the double abnormality of aceto-white epithelium and iodine negative, has an important significance for the screening of cervical precancerous lesions such as CIN. For this purpose, colposcopy examination is necessary even for the cases of cytological negative and smooth cervices.展开更多
A pioneer ecological research was carried out to assess the credence of Domat AI-Jandal Lake at AI-JoufProvince in KSA for natural habitats, aquatic lives, agricultural and tourism resorts purposes. The results showed...A pioneer ecological research was carried out to assess the credence of Domat AI-Jandal Lake at AI-JoufProvince in KSA for natural habitats, aquatic lives, agricultural and tourism resorts purposes. The results showed a poor inhabitant of aquatic birds i.e. yellow wagtail (Motacillaflava); Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus); shelduck (Tadorna tadorna); Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides); Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus); the bolti (Tilapia nilti). Equally, only four plant species were predominant in the lake area i.e. synonym (Tamarix aucheriana), a large perennial grass Phragmites australis, Athel pine or tamrisk (Tamarix aphylla) and synonym Zygophyllum simplex. Twelve fishes failed to survive longer than 45 minutes while another 6 fishes survived only in tributary water. Student T-Test biostatics analysis regarding the concentrations of the Total Dissolved Salts (TDS) in designated three parts of the lake showed significantly higher (P〈0.01〈0.0001) than acceptable limits for human usage, aquatic and natural habitat and perhaps for agricultural purposes. Similarly, the pHs of the waters were significantly alkaline (pH 8.9) and Eutrification of the lake waters clearly stand inappropriate for irrigation unless treated. The domestic pollutants were scattered almost all over the beaches as well as within the lake itself denoting unsafe of the lake as neither for natural habitats nor for tourism unless further attention is given by the municipal of Al-Jouf展开更多
AIM: To retrospectively analyze the imaging features of solid-pseudopapillary tumors (SPTs) of the pancreas on multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) and define the imaging findings suggestive of malignant...AIM: To retrospectively analyze the imaging features of solid-pseudopapillary tumors (SPTs) of the pancreas on multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) and define the imaging findings suggestive of malignant potential. METHODS: A total of 24 consecutive cases with surgically and pathologically confirmed SPTs of the pancreas underwent preoperative abdominal MDCT studies in our hospital. All axial CT images, CT angiographic images, and coronally and sagittally reformed images were obtained. The images were retrospectively reviewed at interactive picture archiving and communication system workstations. RESULTS: Of the 24 cases of SPTs, 11 cases (45.8%) occurred in the pancreatic head and seven (29.1%) in the tail. Eighteen were pathologically diagnosed as benign and six as malignant. MDCT diagnosis of SPTs was well correlated with the surgical and pathological results (Kappa = 0.6, P 〈 0.05). The size of SPTs ranged from 3 to 15 cm (mean, 5.8 cm). When the size of the tumor was greater than 6 cm (including 6 cm), the possibilities of vascular (8 vs 1) and capsular invasion (9 vs 0) increased significantly (P 〈 0.05).Two pathologically benign cases with vascular invasion and disrupted capsule on MDCT presented with local recurrence and hepatic metastases during follow-up about 1 year after the resection of the primary tumors. CONCLUSION: Vascular and capsular invasion with superimposed spread into the adjacent pancreatic parenchyrna and nearby structures in SPTs of the pancreas can be accurately revealed by MDCT preoperatively. These imaging findings are predictive of the malignant potential associated with the aggressive behavior of the tumor, even in the pathologically benign cases.展开更多
Experimental data on the pressure drop across different types of elbow for non-Newtonian pseudoplastic liquid flow in laminar condition have been presented. A generalized correlation has been developed for predicting ...Experimental data on the pressure drop across different types of elbow for non-Newtonian pseudoplastic liquid flow in laminar condition have been presented. A generalized correlation has been developed for predicting the frictional pressure drop across the elbows in the horizontal plane.展开更多
Based on a comprehensive analysis on various classifications of natural resource values,this paper summarizes an ecological services system of constructed wetland(CW) ecosystems for the accounting of ecological econom...Based on a comprehensive analysis on various classifications of natural resource values,this paper summarizes an ecological services system of constructed wetland(CW) ecosystems for the accounting of ecological economic value.With the research,the wetland ecosystem services can be classified into six categories,that is waste treatment,food and material production,water supply,gas regulations,disturbance and water regulations,habitat and refuge provision.For decision making in terms of environmental economics for wetland construction,ecosystem services value for the wetland in Suzhou Taihu Lake National Tourist and Holiday Resort is accounted for 7,088,769 USD/yr through Environmental Economics Analysis.Ecosystem services value of waste treatment is 825,000 USD/yr,that of food and material production is 1,430 USD/yr,that of water supply is 4,752,000 USD/yr,that of gas regulation is 2,251USD/yr,that of disturbance and water regulations is 1,3721 USD/yr,and that of habitat and refuge provision value is 1,494,367 USD/yr.The ecosystem services values of a pilot constructed wetland in Suzhou are compared with those of other wetlands as a mean and of a typical human-interfered wetland in Wenzhou of China.Results show that in both finite and infinite time horizons considered,the wetland in Suzhou Taihu Lake National Tourist and Holiday Resort has the largest services value.This paper analyzes all the probability that may weaken the value of the Suzhou Taihu Wetland in order to provide some advices for the wetland protection.展开更多
文摘Aiming at gradually developing and perfecting the task-based teaching method, the essay, with enlightment from the Krashen's Input Hypothesis, discusses some issues about input, output, activities and teacher's role in this method.
文摘Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare disease. It refers to a progressive disease process within the peritoneum which originates from the appendix or ovaries and is characterised by the production of copious amounts of mucinous fluid resulting in a “jelly belly”. If untreated the condition is fatal. The traditional approach to PMP is based on repeated surgical debulking procedures, often associated with intraperitoneal or systemic chemotherapy. The natural history of this disease has been drastically modified since the introduction of a new surgical approach defined as a peritonectomy procedure. This paper is to review the literature on this treatment strategy.
文摘The English News of CRI possesses many advantages such as abundance of information and being easily accessible for English learners within the mainland of China. Unfortunately, it has been ignored by most teachers of English and students. Based on the input hypothesis, affective filter hypothesis and schemata theory, this paper probes the mode of CRI English assisting English teaching in college.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundations of Zhejiang Province(102009) Supported by the Zhejiang Educational Offlce(20020305) Supported by Huzhou Teacher's College(02101A)
文摘In this paper, a Robin problem for quasi-linear system is considered. Under the appropriate assumptions, the existence of solution for the problem is proved and the asymptotic behavior of the solution is studied using the theory of differential inequalities.
基金Foundation item: Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(10501053) Acknowledgement I would like to thank Henan Society of Applied Statistics for which give me a chance to declare my opinion about the varying-coefficient model.
文摘Varying-coefficient models are a useful extension of classical linear model. They are widely applied to economics, biomedicine, epidemiology, and so on. There are extensive studies on them in the latest three decade years. In this paper, many of models related to varying-coefficient models are gathered up. All kinds of the estimation procedures and theory of hypothesis test on the varying-coefficients model are summarized. Prom my opinion, some aspects waiting to study are proposed.
文摘A mechanical structure of space is suggested. On the supposition that a space as vacuum has a physical fine structure like continuum, it enables us to apply a continuum mechanics to the so-called "vacuum" of space. A space is an infinite continuum and its structure is determined by Riemannian geometry. Assuming that space is an infmite continuum, the pressure field derived from the geometrical structure of space is newly obtained by applying both continuum mechanics and General Relativity to space. A fundamental concept of space-time is described that focuses on theoretically innate properties of space including strain and curvature. As a trial consideration, gravity can be explained as a pressure field induced by the curvature of space.
文摘Objective: The aim of the study was to study the effect of the size and location of tumors on the normal lung dose-volume parameters for lung cancer. Methods: Three spheres with diameters of 2, 3 and 4 cm made of tissue-equivalent materials used for simulating tumors were inserted into the upper lobe, middle lobe, lower lobe of the right lung, upper lobe, lower lobe of the left lung of the Rando phantom, respectively. Five-field simplified IMRT (slMRT) planning were designed. The prescribed dose was 60 Gy/2 Gy/30 f, 99% of the planning target volume received this dose. Dose-volume parameters of normal lung tissues including relative volume of lung receiving 〉 5, 10, 20, 30 and 50 Gy (V5, Vl0, V2o, V30, V50), and mean lung dose (MLD) were analyzed and compared. Results: For the dose-volume parameters, the diameter and the position of the tumor had a significant effect (P 〈 0.05). With the diameter expanding from 2 to 3 cm, the parameters associated with tumor lying in various lobes increased by a range between 3.83%-125.38%, while the parameters linked with tumors on different lobes increased by a range between 10.46%-51.46% with the diameter expanding from 3 to 4 cm. Conclusion: Location and size of sphere-like tumor have an obvious effect on dose-volume parameters. Knowing about the degree of influence will help oncologists and physicists better evaluate treatment planning, then the probability of radiation pneumonitis can be reduced.
文摘The main purpose of this paper is to study the mean value properties of thesecond Smarandache pseudo-odd number sequence and pseudo-even number sequence, andgive some interesting asymptotic formula for them.
文摘The inner flow field of a biogas plant can be optimized by agitating the feedstock to be evenly distributed for a rising biogas production rate. A hydraulic agitator can be installed in the digester with outlets far above the bottom. Hydraulic mixing is essential in a solid-liquid two-phase flow process, in which large solid particles can be found at the initial stage and turn to being high-concentration viscous liquid (non-Newtonian fluid). A 0.75 m3 digester was taken as a case study with CFD (computational fluid dynamics) software. The basic pattern was simulated by using water as the medium and the pattern of pseudo plastic fluid state was simulated by the Euler-Euler Model, then the effect of optimized design with bottom inflow and high dispersed outlets could be verified. Viewed from the mixing effects, the velocity of 0.6 m/s is better than l m/s for water medium, while 1 m/s better than 0.6 m/s for pseudo plastic fluid medium.
基金Supported by a grant from the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(No.81071773,30973447,30973471)
文摘Cancer metastasis is the most important factor causing patients death. Cancer diseases will be controllable if metastasis does not happen. Concerning the mechanism of cancer metastasis, there are still many points to be clarified. Currently, the mechanism of cancer metastasis has been explained from several aspects of its biological behaviors. Here we briefly summarized some newly-developed metastasis models to provide a global glance at this topic.
文摘Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) is a se- vere digestive syndrome characterized by derangement of gut propulsive motility which resembles mechanical obstruction, in the absence of any obstructive process. Although uncommon in clinical practice, this syndrome represents one of the main causes of intestinal failure and is characterized by high morbidity and mortality. It may be idiopathic or secondary to a variety of diseases. Most cases are sporadic, even though familial forms with either dominant or recessive autosomal inheritance have been described. Based on histological features in- testinal pseudo-obstruction can be classified into three main categories:neuropathies, mesenchymopathies, and myopathies, according on the predominant involvement of enteric neurones, interstitial cells of Cajal or smooth muscle cells, respectively. Treatment of intestinal pseu- do-obstruction involves nutritional, pharmacological and surgical therapies, but it is often unsatisfactory and the long-term outcome is generally poor in the majority of cases.
文摘In this paper, the classical economic order quantity (EOQ) inventory model assumption that all items of a certain product received from a supplier are of perfect quality is relaxed. Another basic assumption that the payment for the items is made at the beginning of the inventory cycle when they are received is also eased. We consider an inventory situation where items received from the supplier are of two types of quality, perfect and imperfect, and a short deferral in payment is allowed. The split between perfect and imperfect quality items is assumed to follow a known probability distribution. Both qualities of items have continuous demands, and items of imperfect quality are sold at a discount. A mathematical model is developed using the net present value of all cash flows involved in the inventory cycle. A numerical method for obtaining the optimal order quantity is presented, and the impact of the short-term financing is analyzed. An example is presented to validate the equations and illustrate the results.
文摘This paper discusses how college English teaching can be carried out based on the output-driven hypothesis. It consists of three sections. Section one briefly describes the views of the output-driven hypothesis with relevant theoretical explanations. Section two further illustrates how such teaching practice can be conducted in terms of the teaching objectives, teaching procedures, and methods, and assessment focuses. Section three points out the potential challenges faced by university English teachers when the hypothesis is tested
文摘In this paper, we proposed an anonymity scheme based on pseudonym where peers are motivated not to share their identity. Compared with precious scheme such as RuP (Reputation using Pseudonyms), our scheme can reduce its overhead and minimize the trusted center's involvement.
文摘Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical value of the video colposcopy in screening cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) in cytological negative and smooth cervices by optically gynecological examination. Methods: The 1050 women, whose cervices had been shown smooth and cytological negative by optical examine, were examined with electronic colposcopy in gynecological clinic, and biopsy was taken when the double abnormality of aceto-white epithelium and iodine negative, and other abnormal images were shown. A retrospective analysis of these cases was performed. Re. suits: (1) The 514 samples from 458 cases, including 458 samples of abnormal tissues under colposcopy and 56 samples of polyp or polypoid tumors by optically, were examined by biopsy. Among them, 68 samples were found to be CIN, including 11 cases of CINII/CINIII; (2) The 72 of 1050 cases showed the double-abnormality of aceto-white epithelium and iodine nega- tive. Among them, 64 cases were CIN determined by biopsy. And the positive predictive value of the double-abnormality of aceto-white epithelium and iodine negative under colposcopy was 88.9%, with a false negative rate of 3.3%; (3) Among 458 women examined by biopsy, only one of 350 samples from cervical polyp tissue was CIN (0.3%), while 67 of 164 samples from the tissues with abnormal colposcopic images were found to be CIN (40.9%), indicating the close relation between abnormal colposcopic findings and CIN; (4) The results of age-distribution analysis showed that, in the 164 cases with abnormal features under colposcopy, the incidence of double abnormality of aceto-white epithelium and iodine negative was higher in the age of sexual activity, just the same as the age distribution feature of CIN; while single abnormality of iodine negative appeared more in the age of over 50 years. Conclusion: Abnormal features displayed by colposcopy, especially the double abnormality of aceto-white epithelium and iodine negative, has an important significance for the screening of cervical precancerous lesions such as CIN. For this purpose, colposcopy examination is necessary even for the cases of cytological negative and smooth cervices.
文摘A pioneer ecological research was carried out to assess the credence of Domat AI-Jandal Lake at AI-JoufProvince in KSA for natural habitats, aquatic lives, agricultural and tourism resorts purposes. The results showed a poor inhabitant of aquatic birds i.e. yellow wagtail (Motacillaflava); Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus); shelduck (Tadorna tadorna); Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides); Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus); the bolti (Tilapia nilti). Equally, only four plant species were predominant in the lake area i.e. synonym (Tamarix aucheriana), a large perennial grass Phragmites australis, Athel pine or tamrisk (Tamarix aphylla) and synonym Zygophyllum simplex. Twelve fishes failed to survive longer than 45 minutes while another 6 fishes survived only in tributary water. Student T-Test biostatics analysis regarding the concentrations of the Total Dissolved Salts (TDS) in designated three parts of the lake showed significantly higher (P〈0.01〈0.0001) than acceptable limits for human usage, aquatic and natural habitat and perhaps for agricultural purposes. Similarly, the pHs of the waters were significantly alkaline (pH 8.9) and Eutrification of the lake waters clearly stand inappropriate for irrigation unless treated. The domestic pollutants were scattered almost all over the beaches as well as within the lake itself denoting unsafe of the lake as neither for natural habitats nor for tourism unless further attention is given by the municipal of Al-Jouf
基金Supported by Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project (S30203)
文摘AIM: To retrospectively analyze the imaging features of solid-pseudopapillary tumors (SPTs) of the pancreas on multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) and define the imaging findings suggestive of malignant potential. METHODS: A total of 24 consecutive cases with surgically and pathologically confirmed SPTs of the pancreas underwent preoperative abdominal MDCT studies in our hospital. All axial CT images, CT angiographic images, and coronally and sagittally reformed images were obtained. The images were retrospectively reviewed at interactive picture archiving and communication system workstations. RESULTS: Of the 24 cases of SPTs, 11 cases (45.8%) occurred in the pancreatic head and seven (29.1%) in the tail. Eighteen were pathologically diagnosed as benign and six as malignant. MDCT diagnosis of SPTs was well correlated with the surgical and pathological results (Kappa = 0.6, P 〈 0.05). The size of SPTs ranged from 3 to 15 cm (mean, 5.8 cm). When the size of the tumor was greater than 6 cm (including 6 cm), the possibilities of vascular (8 vs 1) and capsular invasion (9 vs 0) increased significantly (P 〈 0.05).Two pathologically benign cases with vascular invasion and disrupted capsule on MDCT presented with local recurrence and hepatic metastases during follow-up about 1 year after the resection of the primary tumors. CONCLUSION: Vascular and capsular invasion with superimposed spread into the adjacent pancreatic parenchyrna and nearby structures in SPTs of the pancreas can be accurately revealed by MDCT preoperatively. These imaging findings are predictive of the malignant potential associated with the aggressive behavior of the tumor, even in the pathologically benign cases.
文摘Experimental data on the pressure drop across different types of elbow for non-Newtonian pseudoplastic liquid flow in laminar condition have been presented. A generalized correlation has been developed for predicting the frictional pressure drop across the elbows in the horizontal plane.
基金supported by Environmental Protection Department of Jiangsu Province and Suzhou Environmental Protection Bureau (Grant No ND2008-005)
文摘Based on a comprehensive analysis on various classifications of natural resource values,this paper summarizes an ecological services system of constructed wetland(CW) ecosystems for the accounting of ecological economic value.With the research,the wetland ecosystem services can be classified into six categories,that is waste treatment,food and material production,water supply,gas regulations,disturbance and water regulations,habitat and refuge provision.For decision making in terms of environmental economics for wetland construction,ecosystem services value for the wetland in Suzhou Taihu Lake National Tourist and Holiday Resort is accounted for 7,088,769 USD/yr through Environmental Economics Analysis.Ecosystem services value of waste treatment is 825,000 USD/yr,that of food and material production is 1,430 USD/yr,that of water supply is 4,752,000 USD/yr,that of gas regulation is 2,251USD/yr,that of disturbance and water regulations is 1,3721 USD/yr,and that of habitat and refuge provision value is 1,494,367 USD/yr.The ecosystem services values of a pilot constructed wetland in Suzhou are compared with those of other wetlands as a mean and of a typical human-interfered wetland in Wenzhou of China.Results show that in both finite and infinite time horizons considered,the wetland in Suzhou Taihu Lake National Tourist and Holiday Resort has the largest services value.This paper analyzes all the probability that may weaken the value of the Suzhou Taihu Wetland in order to provide some advices for the wetland protection.